Marketing manager Erin Sorrensen wore heels up until she was eight months pregnant with her first child, Henry, when she started to feel her balance was affected by wearing the sky-high shoes.Alistair Brightman

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But no one has to tell her it's a bad idea to wear them in the later stages of pregnancy.

Brendan Brown from the Australian Podiatry Association said while many celebrities were photographed wearing heels in the late stages of pregnancy, it was one trend other women should ignore.

"Wearing high heels at any time is an injury risk but this is significantly increased when pregnant, particularly in the later stages as you gain weight and body mass, which affects balance and puts stress on the feet and ankles," he said.